Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending & health savings

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist in Home Health to evaluate and treat patients across Greene, Morgan, Walton, Newton, and Jasper counties.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document care in accordance with policy and standards. The role requires a CAPTE-accredited Master’s in Physical Therapy, at least nine months of PT experience, current state license, CPR certification, and the ability to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical therapy (CAPTE accredited)
• Minimum of nine months experience as a physical therapist
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the operating state
• Must maintain CPR certification while employed
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment per physician orders and agency policy.
• Perform patient evaluations and select diagnostic materials to assess care.
• Inform physicians of assessment results and recommended interventions.
• Develop and document treatment plans with goals and priorities.
• Educate and counsel patients and families; ensure smooth communication with the team.
• Share patient status and treatment plans with physicians and team members.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel to locations

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (CAPTE accredited)

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Position: Physical Therapist, Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Coverage Area: Greene, Morgan, Walton, Newton, Jasper Counties

Offer Based On Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. This position manages a caseload in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Be the Best Physical Therapist You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Master’s degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist
• Preferred community/home health experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of agency operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Performs patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Selects appropriate diagnostic material to assess all aspects of patient care.
• Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions prior to initiating care.
• Develops and documents appropriate treatment plans for patients including selecting appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Provides an organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.
• Presents pertinent patient information to physicians and keeps team members informed of patient status and treatment plan.
• Provides appropriate treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Determines appropriate goals, which are objective and measurable in nature, in collaboration with team members and patients.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.